Roll-out of new Royal Mail delivery model paused

Royal Mail owner EP Group and the Communication Workers Union (CWU) have agreed to pause any further roll-out of the new USO delivery system this year. Currently there are 35 pilot sites working to deliver to the new USO regulatory framework, which came into effect on 28 July.  The new …

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Thieves break-into Royal Mail Manchester depot and swipe parcels

Police are investigating with the firm to contact affected customers The Manchester East Delivery Office in Miles Platting(Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News) Parcels were stolen during a burglary at a Royal Mail depot in east Manchester. It happened at the firm’s Manchester East Delivery Office in Miles Platting …

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Capital Structure Optimization and Investor Risk-Rebalance Timing

The acquisition of International Distribution Services (IDS), parent company of Royal Mail, by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky has reshaped the postal giant’s capital structure, sparking intense scrutiny over its debt strategy and long-term financial stability. With the £3.6 billion deal finalized in late 2024, the focus now shifts to how …

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Private equity real estate platform DFI and Argo Real Estate have rebranded their UK logistics and industrial joint venture (JV) as Intown Logistics.

Established in 2023, the JV comprises around 1m sq ft of space across 11 assets located in prime, urban logistics and industrial hubs, including London the South East and Trafford Park in Manchester. The portfolio is let to over 50 diverse occupiers including Amazon, Royal Mail and Greencore. The two …

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Temu expands collaboration with shipping software ShipStation into European markets — Retail Technology Innovation Hub

ShipStation offers centralised order management across multiple channels and automated workflows. The company says this means sellers can create, track, and manage shipments faster than before. Temu sellers using ShipStation will also be given access to reduced shipping costs from major carriers including Royal Mail, DPD, Evri and UPS through …

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Royal Family Posts Very Honest Photo of Trump’s Hand Makeup

Donald Trump slathered on makeup to conceal his hand bruising at Wednesday’s state banquet in the U.K.’s Windsor Castle—and the royal family didn’t try to hide it. The occasion, part of the 79-year-old president’s unprecedented second state visit to the country, involved 160 guests, including world leaders in government, finance, …

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In The News | 18th September 2025 | Latest Rail News

Click here to listen to the latest rail news on Thursday, 18th September 2025. InTheNews: The latest rail news on Thursday 18th September 2025 A railway tunnel will remain closed until spring 2026, Network Rail say. An article on the BBC website says the Bransty tunnel between Whitehaven and Corkickle …

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